165+ Locum Tenens Social Worker Jobs
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These 86 roles pay ~$96k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough social worker listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
Mississippi leads at $118k, against a $85k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Montana (6.9/10), Idaho (6.3/10), Wyoming (6.3/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $118k | $129k | 5.1/10 | 69 |
| Hawaii | $116k | $94k | 5.7/10 | 34 |
| Montana | $111k | $110k | 6.9/10 | 30 |
| Vermont | $110k | $102k | 6.0/10 | 22 |
| Idaho | $108k | $106k | 6.3/10 | 31 |
| Oregon | $105k | $92k | 5.8/10 | 91 |
| Alaska | $104k | $102k | 5.6/10 | 20 |
| New Hampshire | $104k | $100k | 5.6/10 | 36 |
| Arkansas | $103k | $114k | 6.2/10 | 78 |
| Washington | $101k | $94k | 6.1/10 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $97k | $107k | 5.3/10 | 157 |
| California | $97k | $80k | 5.7/10 | 1124 |
| Indiana | $97k | $100k | 5.6/10 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $94k | $102k | 5.9/10 | 88 |
| District of Columbia | $92k | $76k | 5.1/10 | 55 |
| Michigan | $91k | $90k | 5.9/10 | 498 |
| Nevada | $90k | $90k | 5.7/10 | 56 |
| Kansas | $90k | $94k | 5.4/10 | 95 |
| New Mexico | $89k | $91k | 5.8/10 | 92 |
| Rhode Island | $88k | $81k | 6.2/10 | 66 |
| Utah | $87k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 70 |
| Arizona | $86k | $83k | 6.1/10 | 229 |
| Texas | $86k | $88k | 5.5/10 | 638 |
| Virginia | $86k | $80k | 5.9/10 | 319 |
| Connecticut | $86k | $77k | 5.0/10 | 142 |
| Delaware | $85k | $80k | 6.3/10 | 85 |
| Georgia | $85k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 264 |
| Massachusetts | $85k | $76k | 5.9/10 | 411 |
| Kentucky | $85k | $90k | 6.0/10 | 117 |
| Colorado | $85k | $78k | 6.1/10 | 217 |
| Missouri | $85k | $89k | 5.7/10 | 213 |
| Florida | $84k | $82k | 5.7/10 | 458 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $72k | 5.8/10 | 227 |
| Wisconsin | $83k | $84k | 6.3/10 | 245 |
| Tennessee | $83k | $90k | 5.3/10 | 245 |
| Pennsylvania | $83k | $82k | 5.9/10 | 461 |
| New York | $82k | $71k | 5.7/10 | 1011 |
| North Dakota | $82k | $90k | 6.0/10 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $82k | $88k | 6.3/10 | 13 |
| Maryland | $81k | $73k | 5.9/10 | 337 |
| Minnesota | $81k | $74k | 6.1/10 | 267 |
| North Carolina | $79k | $80k | 6.0/10 | 313 |
| Illinois | $78k | $74k | 5.7/10 | 417 |
| West Virginia | $77k | $82k | 4.9/10 | 82 |
| Maine | $76k | $72k | 6.2/10 | 68 |
| South Dakota | $74k | $83k | 5.5/10 | 25 |
| Ohio | $70k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 452 |
| South Carolina | $70k | $70k | 5.6/10 | 135 |
| Alabama | $69k | $74k | 5.7/10 | 87 |
| Nebraska | $67k | $71k | 5.4/10 | 80 |
| Iowa | $63k | $69k | 5.5/10 | 69 |
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Locum Tenens Social Worker Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding locum tenens social worker jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 165+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $85K to $177K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Locum Tenens Social Worker Jobs on this page have an average score of 5.4/10, with 50% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for locum tenens social worker jobs include Third Space, Healthforce, Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, National Tax Services, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for locum tenens social worker jobs, Sailor Health (score: 96.6/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K, trending down 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 3,331+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn?
Listed social workers on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $85K to $177K per year, with a median near $94K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 50% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Third Space, Healthforce, Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, National Tax Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many locum tenens social worker jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 165+ social workers positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Locum Tenens Social Worker Jobs
Liquid Personnel45 open roles here · WLB 82/100
BetterHelp10 open roles here · WLB 99/100
- Third Space10 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Blackbird Health9 open roles here · WLB 91/100Pomelo Care5 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Adelphi Staffing3 open roles here · WLB 45/100
Allegheny Intermediate Unit3 open roles here · WLB 77/100
Daybreak Health2 open roles here · WLB 95/100
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